Do I need extra calories when I am breastfeeding? You don't need to have extra calories as a new mum, because your body is so efficient at producing milk. Be guided by your appetite, and eat when you're hungry. Your body may have laid down fat store...

Do I need extra calories when I am breastfeeding? ...

What should I eat when I'm breastfeeding? You don't need to eat any special or different foods while you're breastfeeding. However, you should try to follow a healthy, balanced diet, which includes: - Starchy foods, such as bread and rice. Choose w...

What should I eat when I'm breastfeeding? You don...

Yes. Your baby may just prefer to snack. He may breastfeed for a minute or two, take a break, and then go back for a bit more. Some babies do feed regularly and predictably, but most don't, especially in the early weeks and months. If your baby is h...

Yes. Your baby may just prefer to snack. He may br...

Stress won't reduce your milk supply. However, if you're feeling very stressed and it's interfering with how often you're feeding your baby, this may temporarily reduce your supply. Having a new baby and trying to learn how to breastfeed can be stre...

Stress won't reduce your milk supply. However, if ...

Should I carry on breastfeeding? Yes, carry on breastfeeding. Your breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby during her first six months and beyond. Breastmilk provides a balance of protein, fats and carbohydrates which are important in helping y...

Should I carry on breastfeeding? Yes, carry on br...

What are toxins? Toxins are poisonous chemicals in the environment. That may sound worrying, but in fact, the toxins we encounter in every-day life are at such low levels they are unlikely to affect our health in the long-term. Toxins exist in our f...

What are toxins? Toxins are poisonous chemicals i...

No. If your baby has only breastmilk, he doesn't need to drink water as well. If you replace nourishing milk with water, he'll miss out on essential nutrients. It may also upset his feeding habits. Breastmilk contains antibodies that help to protect...

No. If your baby has only breastmilk, he doesn't n...

It may be time-consuming for you, but it sounds as though you’re spending just as long breastfeeding as your baby needs. Babies can take as much as an hour to finish a feed or as little as five minutes, provided they’re latched on well. The length ...

It may be time-consuming for you, but it sounds as...

I find it easier to feed on one side. Is this normal? Yes. Many mums find it easier to latch their baby onto one breast than the other. You may have a preferred side for holding your baby when you are breastfeeding. We're all right or left-handed an...

I find it easier to feed on one side. Is this norm...

How can I stop my baby biting? You can try various tactics to stop your baby biting. The approach you take will depend on your baby's age, and his level of understanding. Your baby's newly emerged teeth are sharp. If they graze or fasten onto your ...

How can I stop my baby biting? You can try variou...

Should I stop breastfeeding now my baby has teeth? There’s no reason to. Breastfeeding when your baby has teeth is perfectly natural. Babies’ first teeth usually come through at about six months, but it varies enormously. Some babies remain toothles...

Should I stop breastfeeding now my baby has teeth?...

Many mums worry that their breastmilk isn't enough for their baby. It's one of the most common reasons why mums give up breastfeeding, or give their babies formula milk as well as breastmilk (mixed feeding). It's very unlikely that you won't have en...

Many mums worry that their breastmilk isn't enough...

What can I do to help my baby? A breastfeeding strike can challenge even the most dedicated breastfeeding mum. While you're racking your brains to work out what's gone wrong, you may even feel that your baby doesn't like you. As upsetting as being r...

What can I do to help my baby? A breastfeeding st...

Why do babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed? Reasons why your baby may not want to breastfeed include: - She finds it difficult to latch on properly and can't get a good enough mouthful of breast to feed. She may refuse your breast out of frustrat...

Why do babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed? Rea...

Mastitis If an area of your breast becomes inflamed, this can mean you have a painful condition called mastitis. It happens when excess milk is forced out of a duct and into your breast tissue. Your breast will be red and tender, and you will feel f...

Mastitis If an area of your breast becomes inflam...

What can cause pain while I'm breastfeeding? The letdown reflex You may feel fleeting pain in your breasts when your milk lets down. The letdown reflex, also called the milk ejection reflex, is set off by the hormone oxytocin. It stimulates the mus...

What can cause pain while I'm breastfeeding? The ...

What causes a low milk supply? Your breasts produce milk to match your baby's demands. The more he feeds, the more milk you’ll produce. So if your supply does dip temporarily, there has to be a good reason. It's possible your milk supply might dip ...

What causes a low milk supply? Your breasts produ...

I don’t feel I’m producing much milk, should I worry? The first thing to do is rule out false alarms about your milk supply. A good way of telling if your baby is getting enough milk is by keeping track of his weight gain. Your newborn baby will pr...

I don’t feel I’m producing much milk, should I wor...

How do I start breastfeeding? - Feeds can take anything from five minutes to 40 minutes, so find a comfortable place before you start. In the early days of breastfeeding, when you're still trying to get the hang of it, creating the right atmosphere ...

How do I start breastfeeding? - Feeds can take an...

Is it true that breast is best? Yes, breastmilk is the best food for your baby. It's the healthiest way to feed her. Breastmilk is a complete food. It contains at least 400 nutrients, as well as hormones and disease-fighting compounds, that aren't ...

Is it true that breast is best? Yes, breastmilk i...

Feed your baby a little at a time. Let her be your guide when it comes to how much food she needs at a meal. As you baby's appetite varies you will find she eats more on some days than others. She will stop when she's had enough. If you try to give h...

Feed your baby a little at a time. Let her be your...